Session: Celebrating 125 Years of Coal and Source Rock Science: From Fundamental Principles to Applied Technology (2013 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver: 125th Anniversary of GSA (27-30 October 2013))

HISTORY OF COAL RANK THEORIES, WITH EMPHASIS ON EASTERN US EXAMPLES
Abstract ID#: 227471

HOWER, James C., Center for Applied Energy Research, University of Kentucky, 2540 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511, james.hower@uky.edu

APPLICATION OF EXCITATION-EMISSION FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY TO THERMAL MATURITY OF GEOLOGICAL SAMPLES
Abstract ID#: 230731

HACKLEY, Paul C., U.S. Geological Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, phackley@usgs.gov, BURRUSS, Robert C., Eastern Energy Resources Science Center, U. S. Geological Survey, MS 956, National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192, and BOYD, Jonathan, Leica Microsystems, Inc, 1700 Leider Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

VARIATIONS IN DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND PALEOECOLOGY AMONG LIGNITES IN THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI EMBAYMENT
Abstract ID#: 233292

O'KEEFE, Jennifer M.K.¹, JOHNSTON, Michelle², DUTTON, Kurstie R.¹, LAYNE, Adam R.³, HOWARD, Michaela B.³, and HOWER, James C.⁴, (1) Earth & Space Sciences, Morehead State University, 404-A Lappin Hall, Morehead, KY 40351, j.okeefe@moreheadstate.edu, (2) Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kentucky, 218 Briarwood Place, Frankfort, KY 40601, (3) Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Morehead State University, 101 Space Science Center, Morehead, KY 40351, (4) Center for Applied Energy Research, University of Kentucky, 2540 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511

METALLURGICAL COAL RESOURCES IN THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COAL FIELD, CENTRAL APPALACHIAN BASIN
Abstract ID#: 230855

WEISENFLUH, Gerald A. and EBLE, Cortland F., Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, 228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0107, jerryw@uky.edu

THE ROLE OF ACCOMMODATION SPACE ON THE PRESERVATION OF IN SITU TREES IN THE COAL FIELDS OF THE APPALACHIAN BASIN
Abstract ID#: 231943

GREB, Stephen F., Kentucky Geological Survey, 228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0107, greb@uky.edu

PALEOENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE GLENALUM TUNNEL COAL AND ROOF ROCK, SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA—IMPLICATIONS FOR SULFUR ORIGIN AND TRENDS
Abstract ID#: 224744

MARTINO, Ronald L.¹, GRADY, William C.², LUKEY, Helene M.³, SCOTT, Glenn W.³, HARRISON, Joe⁴, and KARAKUS, Musa³, (1) Department of Geology, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, martinor@marshall.edu, (2) WV Geological & Economic Survey, 1 Mont Chateau Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, (3) Cliffs Mining Division, Cliffs Natural Resources, 550 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849, (4) Penn-Virginia Resource Partners, L. P, 7 Sheridan Square, Suite 400, Kingsport, TN 37660

ORGANIC PETROGRAPHY OF CARBONACEOUS SHALES FROM THE LOWER DEVONIAN CAMPBELLTON AND VAL D’AMOUR FORMATIONS, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
Abstract ID#: 230796

EBLE, Cortland F.¹, KENNEDY, Kirsten², GIBLING, Martin R.², GASTALDO, Robert A.³, and GENSEL, Patricia⁴, (1) Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, 228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0107, eble@uky.edu, (2) Department of Earth Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada, (3) Department of Geology, Colby College, 5807 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901, (4) Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Abstract ID#: 234295

USING A NOVEL CADMIUM ISOTOPE TOOL TO UNDERSTAND THE BEHAVIOR OF TRACE ELEMENTS DURING COAL COMBUSTION IN TWO COAL-BURNING POWER PLANTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Abstract ID#: 225472

MA, Lin, Geological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W. University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, lma@utep.edu, ENGLE, Mark A., U.S. Geological Survey, UTEP Dept. of Geological Sciences, El Paso, TX 79968, RUPPERT, Leslie, Eert, U.S. Geological Survey, 956 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20192, and GEBOY, Nicholas J., U.S. Geological Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192

AFTER 50 YEARS OF BURNING: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED FROM THE CENTRALIA COAL FIRE
Abstract ID#: 233812

ELICK, Jennifer M., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Fisher Science, Rm 27, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, elick@susqu.edu

NEWLY DISCOVERED ARTHROPODS AT GAS VENTS AND FISSURES: CENTRALIA MINE FIRE, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Abstract ID#: 223496

STRACHER, Glenn B.¹, LINDSLEY-GRIFFIN, Nancy², SIMMONS, Breana¹, WEDINCAMP, Jimmy¹, GRIFFIN, John R.², and BARNES, Melissa A.³, (1) Science and Mathematics, East Georgia State College, 131 College Circle, Swainsboro, GA 30401, (2) Griffin Resources, 1315 Westmont Drive, Jacksonville, OR 97530-9766, 4tusker@gmail.com, (3) 1426 East Center Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948

STATE OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE STIMULATION OF BIOGENIC COALBED METHANE PRODUCTION
Abstract ID#: 229756

RITTER, Daniel J., Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, dritter@email.arizona.edu and MCINTOSH, Jennifer, Hydrology & Water Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721

POROSITY OF WILCOX GROUP COAL IN RELATION TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF BIOGENIC GAS, U.S. GULF COAST REGION
Abstract ID#: 230814

SWANSON, Sharon M.¹, MASTALERZ, Maria², ENGLE, Mark³, VALENTINE, Brett J.¹, WARWICK, Peter⁴, HACKLEY, Paul C.⁴, and BELKIN, Harvey⁴, (1) U.S. Geological Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, smswanson@usgs.gov, (2) Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, (3) U.S. Geological Survey, El Paso, TX 79930, (4) U.S. Geological Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192

U.S. DOE'S R&D PROGRAM TO DEVELOP INFRASTRUCTURE FORCARBON STORAGE: RESULTS OF FIELD TESTING IN DIFFERENT GEOLOGIC ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract ID#: 232392

RODOSTA, Traci, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 3610 Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown, WV 26507-0880, Traci.Rodosta@netl.doe.gov and BROWN, Bruce, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF GEOLOGIC CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE RESOURCES
Abstract ID#: 231541

WARWICK, Peter D. and U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, Geologic Carbon Dioxide Storage Resources Assessment Team, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, MS 956, Reston, VA 20192, pwarwick@usgs.gov

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